Corokia x cheesemanii Korokio / Wire Netting Bush is one of New Zealand's most versatile, tough, and garden-worthy native shrubs, and a plant that earns its place in landscapes from the windswept coast to the urban garden. A natural hybrid between Corokia buddleioides and Corokia cotoneaster, this slender, erect, multi-branched shrub features dense, interlacing branches that make it an excellent choice for screening and hedging. In spring, Korokio becomes smothered in bright, canary-yellow star-shaped flowers, creating a beautiful and eye-catching seasonal display. Following the flowers, it produces red, orange, or yellow berries in autumn, which are eagerly enjoyed by native birds.

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Corokia cheesemani

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Botanical Name	Corokia x cheesemanii
Māori Name	Korokio
Common Name	Wire Netting Bush
Family	Argophyllaceae
Type	Evergreen shrub
Origin	Natural New Zealand hybrid — C. buddleioides x C. cotoneaster
Mature Height	Up to 3 m if left untrimmed; easily maintained between 75 cm and 2 m
Mature Spread	Approximately 1 m
Sun Requirements	Full sun to partial shade
Soil	Adapts well to most soil types; prefers well-drained conditions
Flowering	Spring — bright canary-yellow star-shaped flowers
Fruiting	Autumn — red, orange, or yellow berries; attracts native birds
Wind Tolerance	Excellent — handles strong winds and coastal exposure
Frost Tolerance	Hardy to frost
Drought Tolerance	Good once established
Waterlogging	Avoid sites that are boggy in winter
Growth Rate	Moderate
Maintenance	Very low — responds well to trimming
Conservation Status	Not Threatened

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Delivery Costs:

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Box Sizing & Freight Costs:

Small:

8 x 9cm pots

6 x 10cm pot

2 x Pb5 Bag or 3L Pot

Medium:

25 x 9cm pots

16 x 10cm pot

6 - 8 x Pb5 Bag or 3L Pot

Large (suitable for taller plants):

24 x 9cm pots

15 x 10cm pot

6 - 8 x Pb5 Bag or 3L Pot

North Island

Hawkes Bay - All Boxes $10

Northern Hawkes Bay - All Boxes $15

Outside Hawkes Bay - small $35, large $48

South Island

All of South Island - small $45, medium $55, large $90

Please note: We do not ship to Australia or internationally, in compliance with New Zealand biosecurity regulations.

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